A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4301411 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4303397 epoch_slot_no: 4997 block_no: 4301234 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2034 time: 2020-06-16 01:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1f256c1dd2f66c35122fcd9980f0386f2297e9f661e90b4fc3eb4ce307d35dcBlock Operator
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